Dhaka
Bangladesh's vast, fast-growing capital on the Buriganga
About Dhaka
Dhaka is Bangladesh's capital and by far its largest city — a dense, fast-moving hub of business, government and culture on the Buriganga river. For most UK travellers it is either the destination itself or the gateway for a wider family trip elsewhere in the country.
Flying from the UK
Flight times and direct-service availability vary by UK departure airport. Explore the route guides above for current, verified service details.
Visa & entry
Visa required for UK passport holders unless you hold a Bangladeshi NVR (No Visa Required) endorsement; limited visa-on-arrival exists at Dhaka only, at immigration officers' discretion.
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The detail that matters when this is a family trip, not a holiday
How this trip usually works
Most UK-Dhaka travel is family-visit driven, often combined with business in the capital. Trips can run long, and it is common for a Dhaka arrival to be the first leg of a wider visit elsewhere in the country.
Documents & entry
British nationals of Bangladeshi origin (and qualifying spouses/children) may hold an NVR endorsement in their British passport, applied for in advance through the Bangladesh High Commission — it is not something arranged at the airport. Everyone else needs a visa arranged before travel; a limited, discretionary visa-on-arrival exists at Dhaka only, and should not be relied on as a plan.
Check your travel readinessBaggage & packing
Check the current baggage allowance directly with whichever airline and fare you actually book — this route's UK service has changed shape more than once in recent years, and an allowance from an old booking should not be assumed to still apply.
Key travel periods
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Visa and identity document requirements change. Always confirm directly with the relevant high commission, embassy, or NADRA/OCI portal before booking, rather than relying on a previous trip.
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